Driest Cities in Georgia

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Georgia

1 Grovetown 44.8"

2 St. Simons 45.4"

3 Brunswick 45.4"

4 Country Club Estates 45.4"

5 Swainsboro 45.7"

6 Warner Robins 46.5"

7 Albany 46.6"

8 Jackson 46.7"

9 Macon-Bibb County 46.8"

10 Evans 46.9"

11 Martinez 46.9"

12 Centerville 46.9"

13 Byron 46.9"

14 Statesboro 47.0"

15 McRae-Helena 47.0"

16 Eastman 47.0"

17 Vidalia 47.2"

18 Dublin 47.3"

19 Douglas 47.5"

20 Fitzgerald 47.6"

21 Athens-Clarke County 47.7"

22 Pooler 48.1"

23 Richmond Hill 48.1"

24 Wilmington Island 48.1"

25 Port Wentworth 48.1"

26 Georgetown 48.1"

27 Rincon 48.1"

28 Garden City 48.1"

29 Skidaway Island 48.1"

30 Whitemarsh Island 48.1"

31 Union City 48.1"

32 Fairburn 48.1"

33 Milledgeville 48.2"

34 Eatonton 48.2"

35 Waynesboro 48.2"

36 Adel 48.2"

37 Sandersville 48.6"

38 Augusta-Richmond County 48.7"

39 Peachtree City 49.3"

40 Tyrone 49.3"

41 Senoia 49.3"

42 Glennville 49.8"

43 Savannah 49.8"

44 Tifton 50.0"

45 Moultrie 50.0"

46 Cordele 50.1"

47 Dock Junction 50.3"

48 Waycross 50.4"

49 East Point 50.4"

50 Forest Park 50.4"

51 College Park 50.4"

52 Panthersville 50.4"

53 Gresham Park 50.4"

54 Hapeville 50.4"

55 Conley 50.4"

56 Thomaston 50.5"

57 Conyers 50.5"

58 Covington 50.5"

59 Social Circle 50.5"

60 Lawrenceville 50.9"

61 Winder 50.9"

62 Monroe 50.9"

63 Loganville 50.9"

64 Dacula 50.9"

65 Cairo 50.9"

66 Hinesville 51.0"

67 Fort Stewart 51.0"

68 McDonough 51.2"

69 Locust Grove 51.2"

70 Brookhaven 51.4"

71 Dunwoody 51.4"

72 Peachtree Corners 51.4"

73 Tucker 51.4"

74 Redan 51.4"

75 Chamblee 51.4"

76 Decatur 51.4"

77 Candler-McAfee 51.4"

78 Snellville 51.4"

79 North Decatur 51.4"

80 North Druid Hills 51.4"

81 Norcross 51.4"

82 Lilburn 51.4"

83 Clarkston 51.4"

84 Belvedere Park 51.4"

85 Vinings 51.4"

86 Doraville 51.4"

87 Scottdale 51.4"

88 Druid Hills 51.4"

89 Stone Mountain 51.4"

90 Camilla 51.6"

91 Woodstock 51.8"

92 Kennesaw 51.8"

93 Acworth 51.8"

94 Perry 51.8"

95 Fort Valley 51.8"

96 Commerce 52.1"

97 Gainesville 52.4"

98 Buford 52.4"

99 Jefferson 52.4"

100 Braselton 52.4"

The driest cities in Georgia receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Grovetown receives just 44.8 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Grovetown gets just 44.8" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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